Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Senior Vice President 918 Spyder programme, highlights the significance of these results: “We have now used all options available to electrify the 918 Spyder, working right up to the last minute to do so.”

In purely EV mode, the performance figures are also improved. The two electric motors take the 918 Spyder from 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds – a reduction of seven tenths of a second versus the previous time. With the Weissach package fitted, the time is reduced to 6.1 seconds.

The 918 Spyder production will be limited to 918 units with prices starting from 645k euro (plus VAT).